The DJI Mavic Pro – Best Bags, Cases & Backpacks

You have spent over 1000 bucks on your new Mavic Pro and you want to make sure it stays in good shape. So, you need a bag, right?

But what kind of bag should you get?

In this review I am going to cover all the types of bags (backpacks, cases) you can get for the Mavic Pro, including the pros and cons of each. After all, no one person is the same, so your needs are different. And knowing what your options are for carrying a Mavic is crucial to making the right decision!

At the end of this review you will know exactly which bag is right for you and your Mavic drone and the money you want to spend.

Polar Pro DroneTrekker Backpack

Polar Pro are drone specialists, so it will come as no suprise that this is one of the better Mavic drone bags options on this list.

The Dronetrekker Backpack was originally designed for the Phantom 4, but it is so well designed it can be used for almost any drone, DSLR or GoPro camera.

The inside is made up of fully adjustable padded velcro-attached dividers that allow you to put anything almost anywhere. So, no matter what drone or accessories you have, it will go in this pack. Plus a whole lot more. There hass tonnes of space too! (just check out the picture opposite). No holding back on Mavic Pro accessories :>

But this is not just a mavic pro case, it is also a very well designed backpack.

It comes with fully adjustable shoulder straps, as well as hip and sternum straps, just like any good hiking backpack.

On top of all that, there are quite a few "above all others" extras like:

Tripod strap on the rear

Interior padded sleeve for laptop or ipad

Pockets and mesh on the sides (for water or other stuff)

Stored rain cover that you can take out and fully protect your pack (while hiking) when it starts to rain!

This really is the top of the line drone case, because it does everything a great case will do for your Mavic but is also an awesome backpack too. Sure, it costs a bit more, but if you are going out with your drone a lot, especially on foot, it is well worth it.

Product Information

Size: 14 x 10 x 16 inches

Weight: 3 lb / 1.36 kg

PROS

Fully adjustable interior dividers for just about anything you need

Laptop/ipad padded sleeve

Pro hikers backback with straps etc

Tripod mount on back

This is really the all in one drone backpack

CONS

Difficult to use for just carry things (other than drone or camera gear)

A more expensive mavic case, but well worth it if you hike and walk alot

ViewPoint BP 250 From Lowepro

The idea is quite simple: a great backpack with separate gear boxes (with adjustable interior dividers). So, you can chop and change what you carry - easily. Get one gear case for your drone, one for your camera, and one for your GoPro.

This is a super flexible system.

And the cases are easy to insert through a handy side pocket at the bottom of the pack!​ (see image opposite)

But wait, there's more (sorry I had to say that :>).

The top section of the pack comes with some handy interior pockets for cables and cards. And the back of the pack has a zippered sleeve for a laptop and ipad.

There is also

Tripod holder and strap on the rear

Side pockets for water, or a mini-tripod

Front pocket for more gear

Hip strap that is able to be hidden away

I am seriously thinking about getting this one as it is so flexible. You can use it as a day pack, a hiking pack, carry your Mavic Pro (and gear) or GoPro and gear or another camera. All you need are the separate cases for each (small for GoPro, large﻿ for a Drone or more)

This pack is also pretty darn slim, so great for traveling and fitting it in overheads or under your sear!​

Product Information

Size: 17.9 x 12 x 5.7 inches

Weight: 2.75 lb / 1.3 kg

PROS

Completely flexible system

Backpack and gear carrier all in one

Lots of detail with the photographer and traveler in mind

All the features you need to store your gear

CONS

You need to buy the cases to store your gear (but it provides flexibility)

The case is hard and the foam is very dense, so I suspect this will suffer some punishment before harming anything inside.

Also, because it does not have lots of space taking padding (but hard foam instead) this case is actually quite small. Some of the buyers say it can easily fit inside an existing backpack (see measurements below) and easily in a case or carry-on for travel.

This one is quite a bit heavier than the Basstop because the foam is more dense and compact. This case is more for those wanting to save the space (it's about 2 inches shorter). They both fit the same amount of things (except for the phone/tablet).

Product Information

Size: 11.4 x 8.3 x 4.3 inches

Weight: 1.3 pounds / 600g

PROS

Very sturdy and durable for protecting your mavic drone and accessories

Compact and easy to fit into other bags or packs

Fits almost everything you need for a day or flying

CONS

Quite heavy (the trade off for space and protection)

Only fits the drone parts and cables, no extra space for laptop/ipad if you carry one.

Which Mavic Pro Case Should You Buy?

I have tried to provide a broad range of case and backpack types here so you can choose exactly the one for you.

If you are just looking for protection for your drone, and will carry it in other bags, then Philonext Hard Cases are the way to go.

​The Basstop﻿﻿ and Powerextra are the next level as shoulder bags, that protect everything and carry all your accessories too. But, they are not great for carry stuff long haul (when you need to hike in).

The two backpacks are both awesome, but server different people I believe. The Lowepro ViewPoint is more of a travelers backpack and provides lots more flexibility with what you can carry.​

The Polar Pro DroneTrekker is all about drones (it is designed by drone pros). It is also pretty flexible with what it can carry, but it seems bulkier (so less for air travel) and also it is hard to empty it of dividers to use for anything other than as a drone/camera backpack.​ So, if you want it for drone stuff only - it's a great solution.

So, with all of those different purposes in mind, you should be able to choose one!

Let me know in the comments if you have an even better option that I have missed.​

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